Family Weekender Guide: Things to Do on October 2 to 4

Calling all breastfeeding moms (or preggy moms planning to breastfeed)! The Parenting Emporium and the Center for Lactation Care is holding a Breastfeeding Crash Course workshop. Breastfeeding expert Joyce Martinez will be discussing the ins and outs of breastfeeding on Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Parenting Emporium, Quezon City. The event is free of charge. For more info, visit The Parenting Emporium Facebook page.

Have fun at a carnival

Come to Johnson’s Bath Time Carnival for an afternoon of fun games and activities. Join the festivities and you can even win a prize or two. They’re also giving away copies of The Sharing Story so don’t miss that as well. The event is happening this Saturday, Oct. 3, 2 p.m. at the Eastwood Central Plaza, Quezon City. For more details, visit the Johnsons’s Baby Facebook page. For inquiries, call 381-0000.

Watch a play

See the classic children’s story Alice in Wonderland performed as a musical on stage by the Kids Acts Philippines. Shows run from Oct. 2 to 4, Friday through Sunday, at St. Scholastica’s College, Manila. Ticket price is P450. For tickets, visit Ticketworld.com.ph. For inquiries and reservations, call 507-3396.

Look for pieces for the home

Find unique and beautiful pieces for your home at Artifact: A Pop Up for the Modern Home. There’s everything from furniture, light fixtures and decors for every nook and cranny of your home. There are even a few items for the kids and pets. The event pops up on Oct. 2 to 4, Friday through Sunday, at the Activity Center of the Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa. For more info, visit the Artifact Ph Facebook page.

Go to a bazaar

ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW

Shop ‘til you drop at the Super Sale Bazaar. There will be over 100 brands gathered together accompanied by live entertainment, art installations, artisan food stalls and local brewers – making up that quintessential festival feel. The bazaar runs from Oct. 2 to 4, Friday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Le Pavillion, Pasay City. For inquiries, call (02) 877-8252.

Celebrate pets

Have your pets blessed at Eastwood City's Annual Pet Blessing. But it's not just a pet blessing, it's a celebration too. There's going to be a pet playground, a pet fair, a pet styling demo and a pet costume contest. The event is happening this Sunday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m. at the Eastwood Mall Open Park, Quezon City. Bring your pet's latest vaccination papers and you're free to join the celebrations.